Student Athlete Code of Conduct
Participation in intercollegiate athletics at Eastern Maine Community College is a privilege,
and the EMCC student-athletes should be aware of the responsibility that comes with
representing the institution.
Student-athletes are expected to act with propriety, to respect the rights of others, and to
abide by all rules and regulations of Eastern Maine Community College (EMCC), the Yankee
Small College Conference (YSCC) and the United States Collegiate Athletic Association
(USCAA).
All Eastern Maine Community College students, including student-athletes, are expected to
abide by the EMCC Code of Conduct and the Drug and Alcohol Guidelines as outlined in the
Student Handbook. Eastern Maine Community College is a chemical-free campus and our
chemical-free policies apply to all on- and off-campus college-sponsored events. In addition,
athletes and other students who travel off-campus for college-sponsored events are serving as
representatives of the College and must abide by the chemical-free policies, including
students under age 21 as well as students age 21 and over.
The use of alcohol, tobacco, tobacco products, or any illegal drugs is not permitted by
participants, coaches, game administrators, or officials in the game areas or during any travel
to and from athletic events. Use of alcohol by any athlete under the age of 21 is prohibited.
Athletes who are of legal drinking are expected to observe a personal no-alcohol use policy
48 hours prior to athletic competition as well as comply with the College’s chemical-free
policy as it relates to all college sponsored events and activities. All athletes are expected to
be in a fit condition to participate in practice at the highest level. All athletes must report to
the coach any illness or injury that may impact on fitness prior to practices or games.
If a student-athlete is in need of assistance with a substance abuse problem, a self-referral
may be made to the Student Support Services Counselor without punitive penalty. If a coach
suspects a problem with substance abuse, but no specific incident has been documented, he
or she may require a referral to the counselor and follow-up contact indicating that the
athlete has kept his or her appointment for substance abuse assessment and further treatment
when recommended by the counselor. In such cases of voluntary referral and treatment, no
punitive sanctions will be imposed.
Athletes need to remember that they are students first, and are required to communicate any
athletic conflicts with their instructors. The athlete needs to make the effort to make up any
exams, assignments and lectures based on the institutional policies pertaining to absences
and those of the instructors. Athletes also need to make themselves aware of the academic
eligibility requirements in place for participation in intercollegiate athletics according to the
policies of the United States Collegiate Athletic Association and those in the Eastern Maine
Community College Student Handbook.
Student-athletes are required to travel with their respective teams to any sanctioned offcampus event unless otherwise specified by the Athletic Director or the Head Coach.
Student-athletes can make other travel arrangements prior to an event with the permission of
the Athletic Director or the Head Coach; however a Travel Assumption of Risk and
Responsibility Form needs to be filled out and returned to the Head Coach at least 48 hours
prior to the event.
Coaches must inform student athletes of these policies and may add additional rules pertinent
to his/her specific team. The Eastern Maine Community College Athletic Administration will
fully support appropriate disciplinary action taken by a coach.
SANCTIONS
Sanctions for violating college alcohol and drug use policies (outlined in the EMCC Student
Handbook) will depend on the type of violation and will be decided on a case-by-case basis.
Coaches may also apply sanctions applicable to their particular team.
Levels of sanctions may include, but are not limited to:
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Non-participation – player may observe practice(s) and sit on the bench at
game(s)*;
Suspension from the team – player excluded from practice(s) and game(s)*;
Dismissal from the team.
* Coaches can also require referral to counselor before player returns to practice, game or
team.
Eastern Maine Community College is dedicated to providing students with fair and equitable
adjudication of student grievances. All students have the right to appeal. Guidelines for
appealing any sanctions applied under the Student Code of Conduct can be found on the
Student Handbook. Guidelines for appealing any other decisions made by college personnel
for actions that do not fall under the Student Code of Conduct can also be found in the
Student Handbook.
All coaches at EMCC are expected to enforce and uphold the policies outlined in this
contract and will be held accountable for their failure to do so as outlined in their employment
contracts.
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Student Athlete Signature
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Head Coach’s Signature
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Athletic Director Signature
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